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Filarees (Erodium)
Also known as : Heron's bills
Filarees are a group of mostly small, flowering plants that sport five-petalled flowers that are found in shades of purple, pink, or white. These species are popular additions to gardens and parks as an attractive groundcover. The flower and the immature fruits are said to form the shape of a bird's head and beak, giving this genus the nickname 'Stork's bill.'
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Filarees
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Attributes of Filarees
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Filarees
Distribution of Filarees
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Distribution Map of Filarees
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Filarees
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Filarees, a diverse plant genus, necessitates a careful balance of light, water, and temperature for optimal growth. Predominantly, these plants thrive in full sun but withstand partial shade, and require well-draining soil to avoid waterlogging. Regular watering while adapting to drought conditions secures their survival. The genus is somewhat cold-hardy but prefers moderate temperatures. Common challenges include root rot and fungal diseases due to excessive moisture. Aphids could pose a threat too. Seasonal care involves increased watering in summer and reduced during winter to accommodate biological dormancy.
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8 most common species：
Common stork's-bill
Common stork's-bill (Erodium cicutarium) is a hardy species most at home in deserts or other dry conditions. Common stork's-bill is also referred to as pinweed. It has pin-shaped or stork-bill-shaped seed pods that burst explosively to propel seeds away from the parent plant. The unique spiral tails of the seeds then push them slowly into the dirt as the air around changes humidity and temperature.
Musky stork's bill
Musky stork's bill (Erodium moschatum) is a flowering herb in the geranium family. It is a weedy annual that will grow to 38 cm tall. It forms a light green rosette and displays a faint musky odor. Pretty pinkish purple flowers bloom in clusters from summer through fall. It produces a distinctive fruit that is long and resembles a stork's bill. It is commonly found in meadows and fields.
Mediterranean stork's bill
A member of the geranium family, mediterranean stork's bill is originally from Europe and North Africa, although it has been introduced elsewhere. This annual or biennial herb produces ruffled leaves and small, magenta-colored blooms.
Common stork's bill
Common stork's bill is a widespread flowering plant. It serves as food for the larvae of the brown argus butterfly, making it perfect for a butterfly garden. Its common name (Common stork's bill) comes from the appearance of its seed pod, which is long and shaped like a stork’s bill. Once ripe, the pod bursts open scattering seeds into the air, its way of self-dispersal.
Broadleaf filaree
Before they mature, the fruits of the broadleaf filaree (Erodium botrys) are initially very long and thin, giving rise to the alternative common name "longbeak stork's bill." Later they develop into unusual corkscrew shapes.
Texas stork's bill
This wildflower is often seen with Texas bluebonnets, Texas’s state flower, along roadsides, creating a carpet of flowers in springtime. Texas stork's bill grows in California, Texas and Oklahoma in the western United States. It is named for its fruit, which is said to resemble a stork’s bill.
Rock herons bill
Herbaceous plant, the peduncles arising directly on rosettes of basal leaves. It is a plant often turf, from a height of 5 to 20 cm, with ligneous strain. The leaves, 1 to 7 cm long, are ovate to oblong, pinnate, the leaflets being themselves pennatized, often with pennatifid segments.
Three-lobed stork's-bill
Three-lobed stork's-bill (Erodium chium) is a pretty wildflower that is easiest to spot when its pink flowers are in bloom during spring. Three-lobed stork's-bill is most commonly found in dry habitats such as scrubland. It is named "storksbill" because of its fruit's long beak, which is compared to the long neck of a stork. This is also referenced in the genus name, erodium, which means "heron-like."
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Common stork's-bill
Common stork's-bill
Common stork's-bill (Erodium cicutarium) is a hardy species most at home in deserts or other dry conditions. Common stork's-bill is also referred to as pinweed. It has pin-shaped or stork-bill-shaped seed pods that burst explosively to propel seeds away from the parent plant. The unique spiral tails of the seeds then push them slowly into the dirt as the air around changes humidity and temperature.
Musky stork's bill
Musky stork's bill
Musky stork's bill (Erodium moschatum) is a flowering herb in the geranium family. It is a weedy annual that will grow to 38 cm tall. It forms a light green rosette and displays a faint musky odor. Pretty pinkish purple flowers bloom in clusters from summer through fall. It produces a distinctive fruit that is long and resembles a stork's bill. It is commonly found in meadows and fields.
Mediterranean stork's bill
Mediterranean stork's bill
A member of the geranium family, mediterranean stork's bill is originally from Europe and North Africa, although it has been introduced elsewhere. This annual or biennial herb produces ruffled leaves and small, magenta-colored blooms.
Common stork's bill
Common stork's bill
Common stork's bill is a widespread flowering plant. It serves as food for the larvae of the brown argus butterfly, making it perfect for a butterfly garden. Its common name (Common stork's bill) comes from the appearance of its seed pod, which is long and shaped like a stork’s bill. Once ripe, the pod bursts open scattering seeds into the air, its way of self-dispersal.
Broadleaf filaree
Broadleaf filaree
Before they mature, the fruits of the broadleaf filaree (Erodium botrys) are initially very long and thin, giving rise to the alternative common name "longbeak stork's bill." Later they develop into unusual corkscrew shapes.
Texas stork's bill
Texas stork's bill
This wildflower is often seen with Texas bluebonnets, Texas’s state flower, along roadsides, creating a carpet of flowers in springtime. Texas stork's bill grows in California, Texas and Oklahoma in the western United States. It is named for its fruit, which is said to resemble a stork’s bill.
Rock herons bill
Rock herons bill
Herbaceous plant, the peduncles arising directly on rosettes of basal leaves. It is a plant often turf, from a height of 5 to 20 cm, with ligneous strain. The leaves, 1 to 7 cm long, are ovate to oblong, pinnate, the leaflets being themselves pennatized, often with pennatifid segments.
Three-lobed stork's-bill
Three-lobed stork's-bill
Three-lobed stork's-bill (Erodium chium) is a pretty wildflower that is easiest to spot when its pink flowers are in bloom during spring. Three-lobed stork's-bill is most commonly found in dry habitats such as scrubland. It is named "storksbill" because of its fruit's long beak, which is compared to the long neck of a stork. This is also referenced in the genus name, erodium, which means "heron-like."
Cutleaf stork's bill
Cutleaf stork's bill
Cutleaf stork's bill is a perennial herb with deeply cut, feathery leaves and a delicate stance, often found thriving in arid, rocky habitats. Its intricate pink to violet flowers, resembling cranesbills, bloom in a captivating display that belies the plant's resilience to harsh conditions. The seed pods, resembling a stork's beak, are a key feature for species recognition.
Alpine geranium
Alpine geranium
Alpine geranium is a low-growing, tough, and profusely flowering little plant. The flowers are naturally pinkish and can be white with cultivars. The plant owes its bird-related common names to the fact that after flowering, it creates hard, beak-like seed pods.
Alpine geranium 'Album'
Alpine geranium 'Album'
Alpine geranium 'Album' is a white-flowered cultivar of Alpine geranium that has attractive purple veins on the petals. The name 'Album' comes from the Latin word for 'white' and refers to this cultivar's blooms. This cultivar is hardy, pest-resistant, and requires no winter protection, making it a popular choice for gardeners in cooler regions.
Stork's bills 'Bishop's Form'
Stork's bills 'Bishop's Form'
Stork's bills 'Bishop's Form' is known and loved for its little pink blooms that are veined with a deeper purple color. This cultivar sports a more vibrant color than its parents, Erodium reichardii and Erodium corsicum, which have white flowers and pale pink flowers respectively. Gardeners also adore stork's bills 'Bishop's Form''s dwarfed size, tiny in comparison to some other species of its genus.
Stephan's stork's-bill
Stephan's stork's-bill
Stephan's stork's-bill is a perennial herb distinguished by its dark green, lobed leaves and delicate purple-pink flowers with five petals. Typically found in semi-arid climates, this plant adapts well to rocky, well-drained soils. Its long, slender beak-like fruit capsules contribute to its common name, 'Pin-cushion'. Stephan's stork's-bill thrives in open, sunlit spaces, underscoring its resilience and ability to compete in sparse vegetative areas.
Shortfruit stork's bill
Shortfruit stork's bill
Shortfruit stork's bill is a hardy, low-growing herbaceous plant recognized for its fuzzy, lobed leaves and short fruit capsules, which are distinctively long and straight. This plant typically thrives in arid environments, where its deep taproot enables it to access scarce water resources. In spring, it sports delicate pink to purple flowers, each with five petals, which attract pollinators and stand out against its grey-green foliage.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Filarees
Erodium
Also known as: Heron's bills
Filarees are a group of mostly small, flowering plants that sport five-petalled flowers that are found in shades of purple, pink, or white. These species are popular additions to gardens and parks as an attractive groundcover. The flower and the immature fruits are said to form the shape of a bird's head and beak, giving this genus the nickname 'Stork's bill.'
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Key Facts About Filarees
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Attributes of Filarees
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Filarees
Distribution of Filarees
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Distribution Map of Filarees
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Filarees
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Filarees, a diverse plant genus, necessitates a careful balance of light, water, and temperature for optimal growth. Predominantly, these plants thrive in full sun but withstand partial shade, and require well-draining soil to avoid waterlogging. Regular watering while adapting to drought conditions secures their survival. The genus is somewhat cold-hardy but prefers moderate temperatures. Common challenges include root rot and fungal diseases due to excessive moisture. Aphids could pose a threat too. Seasonal care involves increased watering in summer and reduced during winter to accommodate biological dormancy.
How to Water Filarees?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Filarees?
How to Propagate Filarees?
How to Plant Filarees?
Exploring the Filarees Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Common stork's-bill
Common stork's-bill (Erodium cicutarium) is a hardy species most at home in deserts or other dry conditions. Common stork's-bill is also referred to as pinweed. It has pin-shaped or stork-bill-shaped seed pods that burst explosively to propel seeds away from the parent plant. The unique spiral tails of the seeds then push them slowly into the dirt as the air around changes humidity and temperature.
Musky stork's bill
Musky stork's bill (Erodium moschatum) is a flowering herb in the geranium family. It is a weedy annual that will grow to 38 cm tall. It forms a light green rosette and displays a faint musky odor. Pretty pinkish purple flowers bloom in clusters from summer through fall. It produces a distinctive fruit that is long and resembles a stork's bill. It is commonly found in meadows and fields.
Mediterranean stork's bill
A member of the geranium family, mediterranean stork's bill is originally from Europe and North Africa, although it has been introduced elsewhere. This annual or biennial herb produces ruffled leaves and small, magenta-colored blooms.
Common stork's bill
Common stork's bill is a widespread flowering plant. It serves as food for the larvae of the brown argus butterfly, making it perfect for a butterfly garden. Its common name (Common stork's bill) comes from the appearance of its seed pod, which is long and shaped like a stork’s bill. Once ripe, the pod bursts open scattering seeds into the air, its way of self-dispersal.
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All Species of Filarees
Common stork's-bill
Musky stork's bill
Mediterranean stork's bill
Common stork's bill
Broadleaf filaree
Texas stork's bill
Rock herons bill
Three-lobed stork's-bill
Cutleaf stork's bill
Alpine geranium
Alpine geranium 'Album'
Stork's bills 'Bishop's Form'
Stephan's stork's-bill
Shortfruit stork's bill
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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